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There are 5 ways to get from Kraków to Alba Iulia by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iuliatrain train 347
    16h 35m
    $177–332

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus N1382
    2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Alba Iuliabus bus
    18h 13m
    $91–137

  3. Drive  660.4 km

    1. Drive from Kraków to Alba Iuliacar car 660.4 km
    9h 58m
    $126–182

  4. Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus

    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane KRK - CLJ
    2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus bus
    10h
    $97–269

  5. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane KRK - BUD
    2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Alba Iuliatrain train
    11h 35m
    $118–319

Kraków to Alba Iulia by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,153.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 35m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Alba Iulia via Bohumin and Wien Hbf in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Alba Iulia via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest in around 18h 13m.

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